Budget Season New York State Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed budget—for the Monticello Central School District—would result in a 15.4% increase in all state aid categories, including a 13.2% increase in foundation aid. The governor’s proposed increase is in response to a legal settlement to fully fund state foundation aid by 2024. The proposal for 2022–23 …
Dear Monticello CSD Community and Staff, We are aware of a recent state supreme court ruling that declared the Governor’s executive order on mask mandates in schools to be unconstitutional. Since that ruling, we were advised by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) that an appeal from the Governor is imminent and that, “schools …
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On Jan. 23, 2022, the Monticello Central School District received a letter from Project Excel stating the Easter Seals’ intent to close Project Excel at the end of the 2021-22 school year. The letter from Project Excel reinforced the organization’s intent to assist any families through the transitionary time. In light of this news, the …
It’s Monday in Monticello – time for Superintendent Evans’ weekly update to the Monticello community. This week – the closure of Project Excel, the launch of voluntary student testing, upcoming events and more. For more information about the Project Excel closure, please click here.
Dear Monticello CSD Community Members, Earlier this morning, we had to switch our schools to remote instruction due to excessive staff absences in our transportation department. This morning, we had three (3) staff members call out, which brought our total absences in transportation to 15. Nine (9) of these staff members are out due to …
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The Liberty Jazz Festival, originally scheduled for Feb. 5 has been postponed until later in the spring. The new date will be shared as soon as it is available.
Beginning the week of January 24, weekly COVID-19 screening is available for all Monticello Central School District students, regardless of vaccination status. Students whose parents/guardians have opted in will be tested weekly during school hours by district health professionals. Families who wish to have their child(ren) tested must fill out this online permission slip and …
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A message from Sullivan County BOCES and Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan and Ulster Counties: Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster Prevention Department Can Help with Your Prescription Drug Storage And Disposal Needs Catholic Charities has been working with Sullivan BOCES to provide the school district health offices with prescription drug safe storage and …
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A MHS PTA/PTO informational meeting was held on January, 12, 2022 from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. Individuals at this meeting discussed the differences between a PTA and a PTO, in addition to the inclusion of students. This led to the creation of the MHS PTSO (Parent-Teacher-Student-Organization). At the meeting, individuals discussed the potential benefits of …
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Now, you can cheer on our Panthers from afar. The Monticello Athletics Department will now be streaming home games online on its newly-launched Hudl channel. Don’t forget to subscribe to subscribe!
